NEW MUSIC FROM ARCHITECTS, TRIVIUM AND HOLDING ABSENCE — PLUS OPINIONS REVISITED
Ever fallen out of love with a favourite band, or finally understood the fuss about one you’d written off? Alex, James and Dan return with new releases to dissect and a few musical opinions to reconsider.
First up, Architects’ new single ‘Machine’ prompts a frank discussion about a band that once meant everything to them.
Trivium fare better with ‘Dead Inside of Me’, but is keeping the faithful happy enough to make a lasting impression?
Holding Absence get a much warmer reception. The lads dig into fourth album Modern Life Is Lonely, exploring its electronic influences, soaring choruses and carefully considered artwork. Has it earned a place among their albums of the year?
There’s also a report from the pit as Dan looks back on our recent TOC @ The Wheatsheaf hardcore night and a sold-out Split Chain show in Birmingham. With TOCstock: The Revenge approaching fast, there’s plenty more live music to look forward to.
Then it’s time for some changed minds. From Sleep Token and Deftones to deathcore, pop music and the appeal of smaller venues, the Ragamuffins take stock of how their tastes have shifted.
Let us know in the comments which bands, albums or musical opinions you’ve changed your mind about.
ABOUT THE RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST
Hosted by Alex, James and Dan, the Ragamuffin Music Podcast is your fortnightly deep dive into the best and freshest alternative music.
Expect album reviews, festival previews, gig vlogs and interviews with emerging artists and established names.
The Ragamuffins are our official media partners, joining us at TOCstock and Fresh Blood, meeting the bands and documenting the UK alternative community in full swing.
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